Current Issue: Volume 16 - Number 12 - Dec. 7, 2001
Area students take part in English Field Day
Students from schools in the region participated in the 19th English Field Day sponsored by the English department Friday, Nov. 30. More than 1,200 tests were administered to determine both individual winners of competitions and sweepstakes winners from among the schools. Tests covered all areas of language arts, from mechanics and usage to spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension and mythology. Tests were modeled after those those students will encounter later in the SAT and ACT for college entrance. The students also competed in college bowls of mythology and overall knowledge. The day also included a creative division for writers of poetry and fiction. George Greenlee, English, coordinator of the event, says preparations begin in January of each year, and involve the entire English department faculty and more than 50 students who help monitor and evaluate the tests.
Debaters compete at Ohio State, Otterbein College
MSSC's Speech and Debate Squad competed in the 2001 Ohio State and Otterbein debate tournaments Nov. 29-Dec. 3. At Ohio State, Springfield sophomore, Stephanie Bullard, Webb City sophomore, Jeremy Hollingshead, and MacDonald County sophomore, Bonnie Leiby, along with Parsons sophomore, Wes Carillo, reached elimination rounds. In the novice division, Webb City freshman, Tyler Coble, Aurora sophomore, Jason Edgar, and Aurora sophomore, Ben Thomas, all qualified for quarterfinals. Coble was second speaker and Edgar achieved top speaker in the novice division. At Otterbein College, Leiby, Hollingshead, Carillo and Bullard all qualified for final rounds. Bullard went all the way to the final round, droping a 2-1 decision to Marshall University. Individually, Bullard placed fourth, Carillo second and Edgar first in the open division. Missouri Southern placed first in Lincoln-Douglas sweepstakes overall, according to Kelly B. Larson, Forensics.
Pound Pitt State party planned prior to plastering
Alpha Sigma Alpha and Zeta Tau Alpha at Missouri Southern State College are making plans for a "Pound Pitt State" Pizza Party, at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002 on the first floor of the Billingsly Student Center at MSSC. Jan Crandall, English, says student organizations will make banners to be hung in the Leggett and Platt Athletic Center for the game the next day. Banner paper, paint and brushes will be supplied. There will be lots of pizza, provided by the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and door prizes. A drawing will be held, giving the students taking part the chance to win movie passes, gift certificates from local restaurants, MSSC sports memorabilia and cash. Coaches Robert Corn and Maryann Mitts, will be on hand to share some thoughts, as will several MSSC players. Plan to attend this kick-off event, then come to the game the next night.
Let your computer mouse do the walking!
It's easier than ever to stay in touch with events on campus! Simply click on the the "CALENDAR" section of the choices listed to the left of the text area of Accents! to find out what's going on each week on campus. Don't miss that next cultural event, colloquium or film. Let your computer mouse do the walking and stay "in the know". You'll be glad you did.
Israeli film final semester offering in Foreign Film Series The final film in the Contemporary Foreign Film series will be shown at 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, Dec. 7, in Room 105 of Webster Hall. Nick Kyle, Art, says tonight's offering will be the Israeli film Kadosh, directed by Amos Gitai, (1999, 117 minutes). According to Facets, "Gitai, Israel's gifted and most controversial director, turns his unblinking eye on the treatment of women in ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities. The story, set in the Mea Sherim quarter of Jerusalem, follows the struggles of two sisters to find personal happiness in a system that seems designed to marginalize their place in society and limit their possibilities for personal happiness." Suzuki Violin Students to perform recitals tomorrowMissouri Southern Suzuki Violin Academy students of Jon Gaymon, and Kexi Liu, Elizabeth Meisinger and Roberta Sluder, Music, will perform two recitals on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Webster Auditorium on MSSC campus. The first recital starts at 1:30 p.m. and the second at 3 p.m. The piano accompanists are Bud Clark, Music, Becky Higginson and Tascille King. Students playing include:
- Carthage: Natalie Holman, Seth Putnam,
- Goodman: Travis Franklin
- Joplin: Brenden Barlow, Sarah Cable, Jessica Cashion, Molly Farren, Jordan Flack, Veena Hari, Emily Higginson, Melissa Hoffmeister, Kaitlin Hoover, Nathan Humphrey, Sam Jones, Sarah Kessler, Alan Liu, Kati McFarland, Stephen Matlock, Ashley Miller,Taryn Parker, Taybor Parker, Matthew Paxton, Benjamin Robinson, Amy Shilane, Kellen Taylor, Kylee Tripoli, Eli Welch
- Neosho: Bella Greding
- Oronogo: Shana Sharp, Sara Wine,
- Pierce City: Aaron Neher
- Saginaw: Kathryn Eutsler, Mitchell Eutsler
- Sarcoxie: Jennifer Weist
- Webb City: Elizabeth Heger, Jake Houston, Erika Liston ,Josiah Liston, Isaac Murphy, Mariah Murphy, Micaela Murphy, Toby Murphy
- Disney, Okla.: Eric Dysart
- Grove, Okla: Carter Serage
The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kexi Liu, Music, at ext. 9681.
Lost Children's Network program highlights missing children
Missouri Southern, in cooperation with the Lost Children's Network, will add a half hour program to the SI-TV (Southern Instructional Television) network that highlights missing children. It will feature photos of children who are currently missing. The show can be seen over SI-TV on cable systems in Lamar, Carthage, Monett, Aurora, Neosho and Pierce City. KGCS-TV, which airs on Joplin/Webb City Cable channel 7 and UHF channel 57, will air the program in Joplin, Webb City and Carterville. Jerry Williams, Lifelong Learning/Continuing Education, says. " I think that featuring missing children very much coincides with the mission of a Division entitled Lifelong Learning. It just seems like something we should be doing." For more information, contact the Lifelong Learning/Continuing Education office at (417) 625-9368.Flu Shots available at Friday Clinic
The Nursing Department is reminding the campus community that a flu shot clinic will be available at May's Drug Warehouse, located at 1636 S Madison, Webb City on Friday Dec 7, 2001. It will be from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. No appointment is necessary. The price is $10 for the public and $8 for MSSC students who show their ID. If you missed getting one, this may be your last chance!
Biology Club plant sale ends today
MSSC's Biology Club is having its annual Plant Sale on Tuesday - Friday, Dec. 4-7 from 9-11 a.m. in Reynolds Hall lobby and 11 - 1 p.m. in the Lion's Den. Plants are $1.00, $3.00, or $5.00 depending on size. If you are stumped for gift ideas, visit the plant sale, says Vickie Roettger, adviser to Biology Club. Biology majors take part in deer projectThirteen biology majors participated in a
deer population project Nov. 10 and 17, according to Scott Wells,
Biology. The project, sponsored by the Missouri Department of
Conservation, uses college students from across the state to determine the
age of animals and collect other data useful in the management of the
Missouri deer herd. Students participating were Cherrie Brasher,
Philip Burkhart, Shandy Carter, Natasha Durbin,
Nathaniel Fair, Jason French, Brandee Harlan, Michael
McNaught, Chad Phillips, Preston Spicer, Caleb
Turner, Anna Wyman and Anatasia Wyrick. The project was
coordinated by Scott Wells, Biology Department head, with the
assistance of Bill Black, Biology.
Twenty-three initiated into Golden Crest Circle of
ODK
Twenty-three students and faculty were initiated into the Golden Crest Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, on Nov. 18, 2001. Laurie Palmer is President and Michael Garoutte, Chemistry, and Elaine Freeman, Teacher Education, serve as Faculty Officers for the Circle.
- OMICRON DELTA KAPPA 2001-2002 INITIATES
- Charles L. Clark..................................................................Music Faculty
- Thomas W. Simpson...........................................Political Science Faculty
- Schuyler Ray Adkins..........................................................................Music
- Jacqueline L. C. Atnip.............................................Elementary Education
- Larry R. Beckett............................................................................Sociology
- LaTisha L. Bedolla....................................................................Psychology
- Beth Ann Chesnut.........................................Early Childhood Education
- Melissa Deshayes...................................................Elementary Education
- Crystal Gayle Dunfield..................................................Computer Science
- Stacy Lynn Harter.......................................Speech & Theatre Education
- Tracy L. Howard......................................................Elementary Education
- Jari Jacobs........................................................Social Sciences Education
- Justin Lane Jones...................................................Business Management
- Rachel Suzanne Lett.............................................Elementary Education
- Erin Elizabeth Madden...............................................Business Education
- John Charles Everett Magoffin....................Biology/German Education
- Erica Nicole Mattlage........................................ .Speech Communication
- Christy K. Parrish............................................................Music Education
- Linda Lou Pflug.............................................................Special Education
- Amy Lynn Rains.........................................................................Sociology
- Monica Jo Rosson...................................Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy
- Monicca Shanthanelson.......................................Biology, Pre-Medicine
- Kara Lea Wagoner...................................................Biology & Chemistry
- Robert. L. Wilson...................................................Elementary Education
- Sarah L. Wohlwend.......................................................................Nursing
TIPS FOR HAVING A STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY!
The Centers for Disease Control estimate that up to 90% of all illness and disease is Stress-Related. Everyone has heard of the Traditional Strategies for reducing Stress for the Holidays:
- Eat the Right Foods,
- Make Time to Exercise,
- Don t Over-Spend
- Slow Down that Hectic Pace!
- Take a MENTAL 2-minute Vacation
- Sing your favorite song As loud & off-key as you possibly can
- Get a Massage
- Stick your tongue out at your computer when it crashes
Don't forget to complete your Wellness Bingo Cards and bring them to the Wellness Luncheon TODAY, Friday, (12/7/01) at 12 noon, in BSC 310. All faculty and staff are invited, according to Darren Fullerton, Student Services.
FACULTY/STAFF NOTES
An art sale will take place in BSC's main lobby Dec. 11-12, according to Joan Kearney, Art. The sale hours will be; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. Come and find a Christmas gift for someone on your list.Sheri Beeler, Kinesiology, has been selected to serve as president-elect of the Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
Betsy Griffin, Academic Affairs, reminds everyone that Missouri Southern subscribes to the Grant Advisor PLUS for faculty/staff. The Dec., 2001 issue files of The Grant Advisor PLUS (including TGA-PC) is now on-line. You may view it on the Internet from your campus computer. The web page for IP ACCESS is at: http://www.grantadvisor.com/tgaplus/
Pat Lipira, Kinesiology, has been selected to chair the Athletic Division of the Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
The Dept. of Kinesiology had 12 students attend the annual fall convention of the Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Over 700 professionals from around the state attended. Stacy Guptill was honored as the Missouri Southern representative for "Outstanding Major," and Adam Cartwright was elected as the treasurer for the Student Division. Other students attending were: Stacy Guptill, Amber Collins, Erin Bremmerkamp, Laura Hakkinen, Cary Poore, Tasha Beaty, Shonna Sherell, Debbie Crockett, Heidi Fenske, Christine Thrasher and Wes Jaeger. They were accompanied by faculty members Sheri Beeler and Jennifer JimersonCLASSIFIED
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